Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after campaign finance charges

Democrat Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick has resigned from Congress following an investigation that found she committed more than 20 ethics violations, including breaking campaign finance laws. Cherfilus-McCormick is accused of using US Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) money for her 2021 election campaign. The 46-year-old Democrat, who was elected to Congress in 2022, has maintained she is [...] The post Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress after campaign finance charges appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire with Iran, delaying a planned military strike to allow Tehran more time to present a unified proposal to end the ongoing conflict. In a statement shared on social media, Trump said he had instructed the U.S. military to maintain its current posture — including [...] The post Trump announces Iran ceasefire extension but says blockade remains appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Everyday Innovation in East Africa: Tech Adoption Has Moved From Startup Hype to Household Habit

Mobile transfer codes buzzing at village shops, QR-based transport tickets flashing across urban bus windows, and drone sensors guiding tomato irrigation now headline regional conversations. The narrative once revolved around venture rounds in Nairobi or Kigali, yet those boardroom scenes only skim today's surface. A wider story unfolds on dusty roads and apartment balconies where [...] The post Everyday Innovation in East Africa: Tech Adoption Has Moved From Startup Hype to Household Habit appeared first on Kahawatungu.

No one claims credit for 'flopped' Gen Z, opposition-backed protests

ODMs Linda Mwananchi faction and the United Alternative Government leaders kept off the streets. Eyes are on the Opposition on whether they can rally Kenyans to come out to protest.

Murkomen: Politicians behind surge in criminal gangs

Murkomen admits the country is home to 104 active gangs increasingly used as political 'goon...

Witness recounts chilling scene after murder of socialite Starlet Wahu

Detective Alex Chokore presented the court with recovered items including the suspected murder...

How a court battle stalled the New Machakos City dream

Then Governor Alfred Mutua pitched it as a transformative leap and a chance to redefine the...

State, official and working visit: How to know when President travels

Whether to call Ruto's trip to Italy state visit or official Visit has been problematic for...

Wheelchair-bound man admits killing fellow street dweller in Nairobi

'The man fell and hit his head on the tarmac and never woke up again.'

Kindiki says opposition have nothing to offer

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed the opposition for offering nothing to Kenyans saying they are ready to face and defeat them in the coming elections. The DP said the figures in the opposition previously occupied senior positions in government but did nothing to improve the lives of the people but are now out presenting themselves [...] The post Kindiki says opposition have nothing to offer appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Protests over fuel prices will worsen economic crisis, govt warns

Government warns protests over record fuel prices will deepen an economic crisis, as Kenya recorded its steepest diesel increase in over two decades.

Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch 'held for ransom'

Police in western Nigeria have arrested 42 suspected illegal miners as part of an investigation into the abduction of a local monarch. Oba Salman Olatunji Aweda, the ruler of the Olayinka community in Ifelodun in Kwara state, was kidnapped on Saturday evening when armed men stormed his palace. The kidnappers have reportedly demanded a ransom [...] The post Arrests in Nigeria after abduction of local monarch held for ransom appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Met warns of heavy rainfall in Coastal, North Eastern regions from Wednesday

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki dismissed the opposition for offering nothing to Kenyans saying they are ready to face and defeat them in the coming elections. The DP said the figures in the opposition previously occupied senior positions in government but did nothing to improve the lives of the people but are now out presenting themselves [...] The post Met warns of heavy rainfall in Coastal, North Eastern regions from Wednesday appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

Japan has relaxed decades-old restrictions on its arms exports, clearing the way for it to sell weapons to more than a dozen countries. The announcement on Tuesday marks a milestone in Tokyos shift away from the pacifism that has characterised its post-war defence policy. It also comes at a time of heightened tensions in the [...] The post Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume

Madonna has offered a reward for the return of the outfit she wore on stage at Coachella last weekend, after several of her vintage costume pieces went missing following the festival. These arent just clothes, they are part of my history, the Queen of Pop wrote on Instagram. Among them were the purple jacket, corset [...] The post Madonna offers reward for return of missing Coachella costume appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has ordered an investigation into the role played by two US officials in a counter-narcotics operation in the northern state of Chihuahua. The two died alongside two Mexican officials when their car crashed on their way back from an operation to destroy illegal drug labs, Chihuahua officials said. Sheinbaum said that [...] The post Role of US officials killed in crash in Mexico under scrutiny appeared first on Kahawatungu.

South Africa's police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract

South Africas police chief was formally charged with failing in his duties to provide proper oversight in his role following a health contract that has become the subject of a criminal investigation. General Fannie Masemola, 62, was summoned to court over his alleged part in the awarding of a controversial $21m (£15.5m) tender, which has [...] The post South Africas police boss charged in connection with controversial health contract appeared first on Kahawatungu.

IMF Raises Concerns Over Kenya's Economy After Fuel Price Hike

The IMF recently raised concerns about Kenya's response to rising fuel prices after reducing VAT on petroleum products and introducing additional subsidies to cushion consumers from high pump prices.

Canadian killed in shooting at Mexico's ancient Teotihuacán pyramids

A 32-year-old Canadian woman has been killed and 13 people injured after a man opened fire at a historical site in Mexico, according to Mexican officials. The gunman killed himself after the attack. President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico has expressed her solidarity with the victims of a shooting at one of the countrys most important [...] The post Canadian killed in shooting at Mexicos ancient Teotihuacán pyramids appeared first on Kahawatungu.

Businesses closed in Embu Town following protests against high fuel prices